Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Animal Science Showcase!

The Animal Science Showcase is a celebration of the accomplishments of faculty, students and alumni in the Department of Animal Science. This free event is open to alumni, industry partners, students and stakeholders and includes a student poster session, networking opportunities and recognition of the Golden Alumni Award recipients- plus lunch! We host Showcase on the last Thursday in April, so mark your calendars, and we hope to see you in 2027.

Save the date: 2027 Animal Science Showcase

Thursday, April 29, 2027
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus

View the photos from the 2026 Showcase

photos courtesy of Jeff Thompson and Nora Poole

Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Golden Alumni Awards:

Academia: Dr. Leon Spicer | Professor Emeritus, Department of Animal & Food Sciences,
Oklahoma State University

Industry: Brian Joyer | President of H&N North America

Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health: Dr. Dale Lauer | Veterinarian/Assistant Director Minnesota Board of Animal Health (retired)